Mesa Boogie Mark V vs Dual Rectifier Multi-Watt tone comparo. ESP Hanneman. V30.

Hey guys, had a request to compare the Dual Recto Multi-Watt to the Mark V in extreme mode, so I went ahead & compared all three channels. Just a couple simple riffs, each dialed in to sound good in the room. Check it out! Each definitely has their own character. Note the Mark V has EL34 in it.

Mark V fat 1:56
Recto clean 2:30
Mark V crunch 3:04
Recto orange vintage 4:22
Mark V extreme 5:44
Recto red modern 6:37

[FEAROWNAGE]

Nice.
I definitely prefer the Mark V, but the Recto is still very nice sounding.

[thomasmullin]

Very Useful, and really appreciate the close up of the settings as we all know how sensitive the controls are (well, on my 2007 DR):)

[andresbomanav]

Must said, Dual Recto Multi-Watt sounds much more classy! Great video!

[luizamusic]

Thanks for the settings close-ups! I tried your settings on my Mini Recto, and loved them! I feel validated for liking my clean channel crazy bright hah

[robinrosenblattl]

I Like the Mesa in this Video the most 🎉

[hbrmetal]

God bless you for stopping by this comment, and may your entire family prosper in all areas

[shredit_nyc]

Definitely like the sound of the Mark V in most cases (might have liked Mouth of War on the Dual a little bit more). IMO, using an overdrive petal with a (dual/triple) rectifier is must, especially if you want modern tight metal sound. A simple pedal makes the rectifiers go from muddy to magical.

[DTM-chjy]

The Mark V is more upper mid focused, so it sounds more defined. The Mark V would be a more suitable for classic rock as well as metal. The Rectifier seems more bottom focused but slightly less versatile in this test, but sounds great though. I've seen other comparisons between the two amps in the past and the answers are still the same. Great video; thanks.

[Jalliams]

Couple of cheeky cosmetic mods on the Dual Rec👌 Have dome the same with mine- purple jewel light, but the Lone Star knobs instead (black for channels 2 & 3, and cream for channel 1). Cheers for the video & stay safe in these strange times!

[TheGazza]

I always loved the Mark series tone. I grew up on James Hetfield's tone. So I always preferred that tone for my own playing. The Recto's not my thing, but Cannibal Corpse sound amazing using them. Each to their own. Great video.

[jayjohnson]

I own a mk v. Would like to have a recto someday. Good comparison. I thought clean channel went to the mk v. Middle channel went to the recto, and I’m not sure about channel 3. I would have to get a recto next to a mk v and tweak the heck out of both amps.

[ACSH]

Very cool.
Thank you :)
This is Tim O from the Mesa group :)

[mark]

I was always a Dual Rec guy until I got a Mark V... now there's no going back for me. It was the tone I always tried to get and never could.

[thesoundpurist]

Oh Van Del Hul instrument cable? Killer man. I can difintaly hear the difference between Evidence Lrics HG and them.

[abraxasmesomedes]

Awesome vid. The fretbuzz is murder though. I've been trying to decide between these 2 amps which one to purchase. I'm leaning dual rec.

[michaellrakes]

The Mark V and really all the Mark series from IIC+ onward are the crowning achievement Mesa Amps. The Dual Rectifier? I know people love it and it defined the later 90s sound but it was never a favorite of mine, too muddy and limited in it's range. It can get a nice sound and you got a nice tone here with it, but by and large, it's just not a versatile amp.

The Mark V Is the clear winner in my opinion

[谷鑫-ls]

I have both of them, it’s really really great sounds

[Hoscitt]

Cool vid dude 👍
How did you find switching in EL34 on the V? Super tempted to do it

[lennyfabian]

Hmm maybe im good with my mark V. No need for the dual rectifier at the moment.

[Laloelchuggy]

I had a multi watt dual rec for years. It’s a great amp but I always felt it was too flubby on modern mode. Even with a Maxon OD 808 in front it was still not tight enough. The mark V blows it out of the water. Way more versatile in every way and tighter while still maintaining the aggressive tone. The multi watt vintage mode was amazing though. But the Mark V is the best amp I’ve ever played.